Mythos, the new Greek restaurant that opened where Jalapeños used to be, opened this week, and Mrs. Lawhawk and I decided to drop in to check it out. The restaurant is owned by the same folks who operated Jalapeños, so it was a bit jarring to see the entire staff turned over and the whole layout completely revamped.
The interior is softly lit and rich wood flooring is offset by textured walls with an open kitchen in the central area with two dining rooms flanking either side. It has an open and upscale feel. Soft Greek music played in the background.
We started off with a helping of tsatsiki, and it was quite fresh and tangy with hints of lemon and garlic. That was followed by a main course of lamb kebob ($18) and spanakopita (spinach pie in a filo dough) ($12). Both were quite good and filling, but the lamb kebob could have been a little more generous with the lamb serving.
We'd definitely try it again, and I would definitely check out their fish helping. My concern is that the restaurant is opening at a time when people are cutting back on spending, and the restaurant has upscale aims. They might be better served expanding to include more tapas entries, which encourage sharing of small plates to keep things busy. Similarly, the appetizers section could be improved by the inclusion of a sampler plate to try many of the choices.
North Jersey's Record had an early review.
Other nearby Greek restaurants that may be good alternatives are Oceanos, which has a far more substantial seafood menu, and It's Greek To Me, which is a Ridgewood staple and provides a solid menu at affordable prices.
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